Firm joins electric truck trial

IJ McGill Transport is the latest operator to join the eFreight 2030 consortium, adding three Daf electric vehicles (EVs) to its existing fleet. The eFreight 2030 project, which is part of the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered in partnership …

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Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers at 100 Co-op stores

British convenience retailer Co-op has signed a partnership to roll out parcel lockers at 100 stores this year, enabling customers to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. The lockers provide label printing, meaning customers just need to pay for postage online and print the label by scanning …

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UK Industrial Property Boom: How Logistics Stocks Like IDS Benefit

The UK industrial property market has surged in recent years, with investment volumes reaching record levels – industrial assets now account for 27% of all UK real estate investment, up from a historical average of 13%. This growth directly impacts logistics providers like International Distribution Services (IDS). Driven by e-commerce …

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LETTER: Hexham Post Office needs a major expansion

Mail volumes are decreasing but parcels are increasing.  And the Hexham office handles not only Royal Mail parcels but we can now collect courier packages from this designated pickup point.  It’s no wonder that morning queues are out of the door for long periods. But the Post Office’s business is …

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